Universiti Teknologi MARA
Multimedia Courseware Learning:
Attractive Simulation of Fractions
Nur Alizafatin Binti Rusli
Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for Bachelor of Science (Hons) Information Technology Faculty of Computer and Mathematical
Sciences
January 2014
ACKNOWLEGEMENT
Alhamdulillah, praise and thank to Allah because of His Almighty and His utmost blessings, for giving me opportunity, idea and strength that I was able to finish this research within the time duration given. Firstly, my special thanks go to my supervisor, Mr. Syamsulhairi bin Yaakop for the valuable supervision and advices.
Besides, he inspired me greatly to complete this thesis and also his willingness to motivate me contributed tremendously to my thesis.
Appreciation and gratitude are also extended to my lecturer of CSP650 subject, Mrs.
Nor Diana binti Ahmad for her help, guidance and patience to teach. I also like to thank Mr. Shaffizza Bin Mohammad as an educator at Sekolah Kebangsaan Pusat Terengganu that give information about Mathematics subject. I'm lucky because the educator willing to spend his time, share and kindly give inspiration to me to finish my research.
In addition, special appreciation also goes to my beloved parents that support and motivated me during my hard time to complete the task. Last but not least, I would like to give my gratitude to my dearest friend for their help and encouragement for me to finish this thesis successfully. Thanks to all of you.
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ABSTRACT
Attractive Simulation of Fractions is a Multimedia courseware that is developed as an added tool for primary school students at the age 10 years old to learn Mathematics with interesting and enjoyable way. This research focuses on Subtraction of Fraction in order to overcome the problem that faced by children that having low ability. The application also will overcome the children with low ability to become more understanding in the Fractions. The aim of this research is to identify the methods for fractions of primary school children for simulation of fractions learning style, to identify the requirement for primary school children for simulation of fractions learning style and to design* and develop the multimedia courseware for simulation of fractions learning. Combination of multimedia elements in education makes the student more concentrate to the learning. Through that, multimedia courseware makes the learning more interesting with the elements such as sound, text, image, and animation. With this, the simulation in this project will help the children become more understanding and reduce the educator time to teach the children. As the result, the low ability students can easily understand and attract to learn fraction. This closure would give many advantages to children, parents and educators.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE
SUPERVISOR'S APPROVAL ii
DECLARATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
ABSTRACT v TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF FIGURES ix LIST OF TABLES xi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1 2 3 3 3 4 4
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction 5 2.2 Background of Study 5
2.2.1 Development of multimedia courseware learning 6
2.2.2 Multimedia 7 2.2.3 Courseware 7 1.1
1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7
Background of Study Problem Statement Research Questions Objectives
Project Scope
Research Significance Outline of the Thesis
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2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
2.2.4 Simulation 2.2.5 Fraction Learning Environment Advantages of Project Limitation of Project Related Work
Conclusion
8 8 9 9 9 10 13
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 14 3.2 Project Methodology Framework 14
3.3 Description of Research Methodology 17 3.4 Method of Data Collection 19
3.4.1 Primary Data 20 3.4.2 Secondary Data 20
3.5 Instrumentation 21 3.6 Conclusion 21
CHAPTER FOUR: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSIONS
4.1 Introduction 22 4.2 Requirement Analysis 22
4.2.1 Result and Discussion 23
4.3 Software Requirement 26 4.3.1 Macromedia Director MX 2004 26
4.3.2 Adobe Photoshop CS3 27
4.3.3 Audacity 28 4.3.4 Photo Scape v3.6.2 29
4.4 Design Phase 30 4.4.1 Navigation Map 30
4.4.2 Storyboard and Interface 31
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